C♯dim piano chord (C♯ diminished)

C♯ – E – G

Formula 1 – ♭3 – ♭5

C♯dim inversions

An inversion keeps the same notes but puts a different one at the bottom. Use them to move to the next chord with the smallest hand movement.

C♯ – E – G

E – G – C♯

G – C♯ – E

What notes are in the C♯ diminished chord?

C♯dim is C♯, E, G. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – ♭5, counted from the root C♯.

How do you play C♯dim on piano?

With the right hand in root position, play C♯–E–G using fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb on C♯). With the left hand, use fingers 5, 3 and 1 from the bottom.

What are the inversions of C♯dim?

Root position: C♯–E–G; 1st inversion: E–G–C♯; 2nd inversion: G–C♯–E.

Which keys contain C♯dim?

C♯dim occurs naturally in D major (as vii°), B minor (as ii°).